3M Adhesive Remover. Just let it soak for a few minutes and the glue
will soften and just wipe off.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
Ray Juncal wrote:
>Michael
> You might try rubbing alcohol as well as the mineral spirits. It is a
>little nicer to work with. Which ever works best you will need lots of
>patience as you slowly and carefully soak and peel or scrape the paper and
>residue from the plastic. If the part is really 25 years old it could be a
>long job. I use my finger nail as it doesn't scratch the plastic. A paper
>towel is abrasive enough to put micro scratches in the plastic so use an old
>t-shirt. A product called Bestine Rubber Cement Thinner from the art supply
>store will be useful soaked in the t-shirt to clean off the last residue
>after the majority of the paper is gone. This is a useful but hazardous
>solvent, have good ventilation and avoid excessive skin contact. Last a two
>part polish / cleaner made for acrylic should finish it off. I hope this
>helps.
>Ray Juncal
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